Jamie Martin, Children’s National Medical Center with Desiree Seeyave, Children’s National Medical Center The Case A 5 year-old previously healthy female presents to your ER in July with four days of fever, intermittent headache over that time, and altered mental status. Mom reports that “she hasn’t been herself” for the last day, and that she […]
Author: Jamie Martin
In between med school exams, Jamie traveled back-and-forth to southern Africa ultimately helping to found a nonprofit for HIV-infected children in Lesotho. Prior to fellowship, he completed a two-year NHSC commitment as a pediatrician for local immigrant communities. In his free time, he enjoys biking, running, and exploring DC.
Hot Seat #59: 4yo AMS, weakness, and abnormal eye movements
by Jamie Martin, Children’s National The Case 4 year old previously healthy female presents via EMS with altered mental status, weakness, and abnormal eye movements for a few hours. Mom reports patient was in usual state of health until this evening when she noted altered mental status, weakness, and an abnormal gait. During this time, mom […]
Hot Seat #58: 12 yo with abd pain and vomiting
by Jamie Martin, Children’s National with Shilpa Patel, Children’s National The Case 12 year old male with abdominal pain and vomiting for 1 day. Vomiting x3, NBNB. Pain is right-sided, upper > lower. Tactile fever reported, Tylenol PO x1 overnight. Decreased PO intake per parents. No diarrhea, last BM 3 days ago of regular character. Denies […]